Associate Scientist

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes : fairlife ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com .

job purpose :

The Associate Scientist will be applying scientific principles, conducting research experiments, and producing reliable test results. The primary objectives of this position are to resolve technical challenges, develop new products, improve existing products, validate testing methods, or enhance efficiency. The candidate should be comfortable working with a team and should have a passion for creativity and innovation within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will learn to interpret and apply scientific findings to dairy systems, to translate findings into innovative manufacturing processes and products.

responsibilities :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Design and conduct benchtop experiments and perform tests according to research plan.
• Up-scale trials from benchtop to pilot plant and perform tests according to research plan.
• Design and execute shelf-life studies on selected products including routine analysis and sensory evaluations.
• Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
• Analyzing and summarizing research data.
• Presenting scientific findings to the R&D team and to other functions when needed.
• Consistently deliver concise, accurate and complete reporting of work in the specified format (written and / or electronic).
• Operating benchtop and pilot plant equipment.
• Adhering to GMP and other safety regulations.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary work area.
• Organizing, storing, and handling all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
• Ensuring that safety guidelines are adhered to at all times within the laboratory.
• Cleaning, sterilizing, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Providing technical support when necessary.
• Performing other duties assigned by supervisor.

skills / qualifications required :

BS or MS degree in food science with either a focus on dairy science or a working experience in dairy

0-1 years' experience in a lab / pilot plant environment.

working conditions and physical requirements :

position location : Chicago, IL

reports to : Director, R&D

travel requirements : 5-15%

exempt / nonexempt : exempt

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Base pay range :

$75,000 — $90,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com .

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.